Valve Technician

Our client is seeking experienced Valve Technicians to support repair, maintenance, and testing operations within refinery and industrial plant environments. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mechanical background who is comfortable working both in the shop and in the field during plant turnarounds and service calls.

This is a hands-on position requiring strong troubleshooting ability, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work safely in industrial environments.
** Shift:
** 6am-4:30pm (some overtime may be required)
Pay: $/hr DOEKey Responsibilities Diagnose, repair, and service relief valves, control valves, and manual valves from teardown through final testing

Perform valve disassembly, inspection, cleaning, repair, reassembly, and calibration

Conduct field service work, including on-site repair and testing during plant turnarounds and outages

Read and interpret work orders, specifications, and technical documents

Operate auxiliary testing equipment and tools safely and accurately

Coordinate job setup, scheduling, and follow-up activities

Communicate professionally with customers and plant personnel on job progress and technical issues

Operate company vehicles and equipment responsibly

Participate in rotating 24/7 on-call schedule for emergency service support

Maintain strong safety practices and comply with all plant and company procedures

Qualifications

Minimum 2+ years of valve technician or related mechanical experience in refinery, petrochemical, power generation, or industrial plant environments

Experience working turnarounds/shutdowns in refinery or plant settings strongly preferred

Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment

Ability to disassemble and rebuild valves independently

Valid driver’s license required

Ability to pass physical, drug screen, and random testing requirements

Comfortable with travel and overnight stays as needed (approximately 50% travel)
Strong attention to detail, organization, and safety awareness

Ability to work independently and maintain productivity with minimal supervision

Strong communication and customer service skills

Basic computer proficiency required

High School Diploma or GED required

Preferred Experience Machining experience

Welding or fabrication experience

Power generation or petrochemical maintenance background

Experience operating/testing pressure relief or control valve systems

You should be proficient in:

Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills Maintenance and Repair Skills Mechanical Assembly Skills Mechanical Systems & Component Repair Blueprint Reading
#J-18808-Ljbffr